Saqib Sumeer is a Pakistani actor, director and writer who performs mostly in theatre and also works in television and films.
Early life and education
editOriginally from Bahawalpur, in Pakistan's Punjab province, Sumeer moved to Karachi to study Master of Business Administration, but then opted for acting at the National Academy of Performing Arts,[1] where for three years his mentor was veteran actor Zia Mohyeddin. However, he was unable to make a name in dramas because he was not considered "handsome enough", so he concentrated on scriptwriting and theatre, endorsing mainly comic roles in Shah Sharabeel's plays.[2]
Career
editTheatre
editSumeer has directed plays, including Hatim Tai in 2019, that he also co-wrote and where he played the leading role of Hatim al-Tai.[3]
Television
editIn television, Sumeer started his career as a screenwriter, having worked for sitcoms like Ishrat Baji and Tanveer Fatima (B.A) and telefilm Baarish Mein Deewar.[1] He made his television-acting debut in 2011, and is notable for his roles such as Dilawar in Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 3) and Rafique Ali in Raqeeb Se.[4][5]
Cinema
editHe made his cinematic debut in 2017 with Yasir Nawaz's Mehrunisa V Lub U.[6]
Filmography
editTelevision serials
edit| Year | Title | Role | Writer | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Tanveer Fatima (B.A) |  |
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Geo Entertainment | [1] |
| 2011 | Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga | Kami | |||
| 2012 | Shehryar Shehzadi | Urdu 1 | |||
| 2014 | Pyaray Afzal | Babloo | ARY Digital | ||
| 2017 | Dumpukht - Aatish-e-Ishq | Haroon | A-Plus TV | ||
| 2018 | Banglay Main Kanglay | Sikandar | BOL Entertainment | ||
| Apna Tou Style Yehi Hai | Aashiq | Play Entertainment | |||
| 2019 | Bulbulay (season 2) | Ugly the Jinn | ARY Digital | Episode 9 | |
| 2021 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 3) | Dilawar | Geo Entertainment | [4] | |
| Raqeeb Se | Rafique Ali | Hum TV | [5] | ||
| 2022 | Chaudhry and Sons | Sabir | Geo Entertainment | [7] | |
| Bakhtawar | Haji Nazar | Hum TV | |||
| 2023 | Kuch Ankahi | Harish | ARY Digital | ||
| Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri | Haji Nazar | Hum TV | |||
| Jhok Sarkar | Dhani Bakhsh | ||||
| Ehraam-e-Junoon | Khawar | Geo Entertainment | |||
| Jeevan Nagar | Billa / Neelo | Green Entertainment | |||
| Kabuli Pulao | Ghaffar | ||||
| 2023-24 | Jaan-e-Jahan | Aamir | ARY Digital | ||
| 2024 | Gentleman | Mozzam | Green Entertainment | ||
| 2025 | Dil Wali Gali Mein | Ishtiaq | Hum TV | ||
| Sanwal Yaar Piya | Nisaar | Geo Entertainment | [8] | ||
| 2026 | Aik Mohabbat Aur | Nabeel | Green Entertainment |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mehrunisa V Lub U | Jani & Jani's father (dual role) | Film debut[9] |
| 2023 | Super Punjabi | Jazzy |
Theatre plays
editWebseries
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mrs. & Mr. Shameem | Khurram | ZEE5 | Webseries debut | [11] |
See also
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References
edit- 1 2 3 "In the city of lights, an orphaned boy from Bahawalpur becomes a star". The Express Tribune. 3 February 2011.
- ↑ Mahmood, Rafay (1 January 2013). "I don't know how I came from Bahawalpur to NAPA: Sumeer". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 17 July 2025.
- ↑ Alavi, Omair (31 August 2019). "Theatre review: Hatim Tai". Dawn News. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- 1 2 "Video: Rafiq Ali in 'Raqeeb Se' is not a negative character, says Saqib Sumeer". Something Haute. 25 March 2021.
- 1 2 "'Raqeeb Se' takes you on a rollercoaster ride of thrill and emotions". Daily Times. 19 January 2021. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ↑ "Yasir Nawaz dishes on his upcoming movie 'Mehrunisa V Lub You'". Dawn Images. 10 December 2016.
- ↑ "Ayeza and Imran Ashraf's Ramadan drama's first teaser released". dailytimes.com.pk. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ↑ Nawaz, Rashid (2 September 2025). "Sanwal Yaar Piya: A Must-Watch Pakistani Drama Coming Soon!". Brides & You. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- 1 2 "Danish Taimoor, Sana Javed come together for a rom-com with a message". Images. 28 September 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "I don't know how I came from Bahawalpur to NAPA: Sumeer". Express Tribune. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ↑ "'Mrs. & Mr. Shameem' to also star Noorul Hassan and Haseeb Khan". Minute Mirror. 12 March 2022.
External links
edit- Saqib Sumeer at IMDb